Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons recently hopped on the viral trend of calling friends to say goodnight, but what started as a lighthearted prank turned into a heartfelt moment that’s got everyone talking. Among his calls to teammates, Parsons decided to dial up his head coach, Brian Schottenheimer, and the exchange was nothing short of inspiring.
Schottenheimer, who’s been emphasizing authenticity and relationship-building since taking the Cowboys’ head coaching job, proved he’s the real deal. Unaware that Parsons was recording, Schottenheimer turned what could’ve been an awkward chat between two guys into a genuine, uplifting pep talk. He checked in on Parsons’ well-being before diving into praise for how the star linebacker is navigating his current contract situation.
“I know this is weird for everybody, man, but look, you’re handling everything the right way, bro, and this thing is going to get worked out,” Schottenheimer told Parsons. “I’m just thrilled to see where we take this thing. We’re building something special, and you’re going to be a huge part of it.”
Micah’s just checkin’ in with Schotty 😂 pic.twitter.com/NvYEzZ9b8b
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The coach didn’t stop there. He made sure Parsons knew how much he appreciated the call, hyping him up for the week ahead. “I appreciate the call, man, for real, and I look forward to seeing you Monday. It’s going to be a great week,” Schottenheimer said. Parsons, clearly pumped, responded with an enthusiastic, “Hell yeah, see you soon, coach!”
When Schottenheimer was hired, not everyone was sold on the decision. But moments like this show why the Cowboys’ front office chose him. He’s not just a familiar name—they picked a leader who can keep the team focused and motivated. This heart-to-heart with Parsons is proof that Schottenheimer is building something special in Dallas, one authentic conversation at a time.